Libro : How Do You Say? / ¿como Se Dice? - Dominguez,...

-Titulo Original : How Do You Say? / ¿como Se Dice?

-Fabricante :

Henry Holt And Co. (BYR)

-Descripcion Original:

Hello! ¡Hola! Some people speak Spanish. Some people speak English. Although we may not speak the same language, some things, like friendship, are universal!Follow two young giraffes as they meet, celebrate, and become friends. This bilingual tale will have readers eager to meet new friends and amigos. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1-Young children will delight in the antics of two endearing giraffes in this bilingual picture book. This work makes ample use of white space to help readers focus on the plot, and each page presents just one word or short phrase, first in English and then in Spanish, with a word shared by both on one spread. Initially, an English- and a Spanish-speaking giraffe meander unknowingly toward each other as they eat. Oooh, says one. Aaah, declares the other. Food! exclaims one, and ¡Comida! shouts the other. However, neither giraffe notices the other until they are eating from the very same tree. Although they speak different languages, the pair find ways to communicate and common interests that make for a joyful day. Considering the limited number of words in the book, readers must pay close attention to its visual clues. Yet its endearing illustrations provide just enough foreshadowing so that very young children, with adult scaffolding, can make predictions about the story. VERDICT When combined with adult guidance, this small book will be a favorite for repeated, interactive read-alouds given its child-friendly visual appeal and theme of friendship across languages.-Ruth Quiroa, National Louis University, IL Review Praise for How Do You Say? / ¿Como se dice?:Young children will delight in the antics of two endearing giraffes in this bilingual picture book. School Library JournalThis charming story is as light as air yet carries heft. Kirkus ReviewsAs appealing to look at as it is to listen to, this book... provides opportunities to bring together those learning English, learning Spanish, or just learning how to make new friends and amigos. The Horn BookDominguez’s bold, playful pictures keep the focus squarely on the giraffes’ one-on-one interactions as she demonstrates something that many children know intuitively: speaking different languages is a minor detail when it comes to making new friends. Publishers WeeklyPraise for Maria Had a Little Llama / Maria tenia una llamita:“A fresh and enjoyable reimagining of a traditional childrens rhyme.” Kirkus Reviews“A solid addition to a bilingual storytime program.” The Bulletin About the Author Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City and grew up in the great state of Texas. She now resides on the east coast with her boyfriend, Kyle, and their petite dog, Petunia. She is also the author and illustrator of several books for children and a two-time recipient of Pura Belpre Illustration Honor. Her debut middle grade novel, Stella Diaz Has Something To Say, was a New York Public Library and a Chicago Public Library pick for Best Books for Kids, Sid Fleischman Award winner, and an ALA Notable. She recently illustrated Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s newest picture book, Just Help! How to Build a Better World. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. She’s delighted to still be doing both.